PakMag Townsville - April 2013 by Grand Publishing

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ISSUE 29

magazine of choice for local families

EASTER holidays Check out Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On in our Easter School Holiday Activities Guide

MTQ fun! Creepy crawly fun for the kids

Kids

MINI MAG Inside

Event

Guide Complete guide of

Nature Deficit Are our kids losing touch with nature?

APRIL events

HSC

Itch

Cover photo courtesy of Little Details Photography

Growing Year 12 parent divorce phenomenon

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Tickets to see the live play school show

Go to page 2 for details

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welcome

Contents

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April

Hello everyone and welcome to our April Edition. Can you believe the school holidays are here already? If you’re looking for some ways to entertain the kids check out our school holiday guide. Once again a huge thank you to all the families who came along and braved the scorching heat at our Easter PakClub last month. We are very excited to be holding the next one at MTQ so why not come along and have a look at all the creepy crawlies on 14 April. I hope everyone has a great holiday. I’m off to Kurrimine Beach to enjoy some fun in the sun with my family. Enjoy this edition and remember to tell everyone you read it in PakMag.

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parents 02 What’s New 05 Show & Tell 08 HSC Itch 11 Nature Deficit 13 Women & Finance 15

16 Nutrition 19

Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager Publication & Sales Manager: Natalie Griffiths NQ Sales & Biz Development: Angelina Mortley Design & Layout: Trina Jensen Articles: Elaine Seager, Jutta Dempsey, Amanda Cranston and submitted writers Phone: 4053 3331 Fax: 4053 3350 Sales Phone: 0427 725 624 Email: info@pakmag.com.au

PakFood

21 What’s On

23 Kid’s MiniMag

babies 31 Baby News: Terror in the Night

things to win

23 Mini Mag

02 WIN Miffy the Movie tickets

31 PakBaby

19 WIN a Good Guys mystery prize

35 School Holiday Activity Guide

24 WIN Movie Tickets

pakmag

PakHealth

kids

MTQ Creepy Crawlies

25 4 mystery prizes to WIN

39 How to make a dreamcatcher

33 WIN a Cheeky Little Soles voucher

41 Why Go Solar?

33 WIN a Perth Mint Newborn Coin

42 Biz Directory

46 WIN a mystery prize

44 Out & About 46 Fav Pets / Competition Winners 48 Mummy Laughs with HotFM

cover ModelS: Molly Parsons Photography: Thanks to Little Details Photography

Postal: PO Box 761, Hyde Park QLD 4812

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what’s New

inBRIEF Carnivale

PakClub PLAY School

MTQ 14 April (3-5pm)

SUPPORT Group The Birth After Caesarean Support Group is for women or couples who have experienced a

We are very excited to be holding

caesarean section and who want to talk about

our next PakClub event at the

their experiences or who are pregnant and are

Museum of Tropical Queensland on Sunday 14 April. Our theme is going to be ‘Night at the Museum’ so come dressed as dinosaurs, creepy crawlies and anything else

considering their options. They meet on the second Wednesday of the month at the Aitkenvale Library

Night at the

Meeting Room (7.30pm). Cost: $15 including light supper, tea and coffee.

museum-related. There will be

For more information call Jane on 0429 055 504

prizes for the best dressed and

or go to their facebook page ‘Birth After Caesarean

lots of crafts and games to

Support and Information Group’.

Thursday 9 May

play. Free entry.

Room on the Broom

BOWEN Welcome

If you haven’t got your tickets yet for ‘Humpty’s Showtime’ at Mary McKillop Performing Arts on 9 May there’s still time to purchase them by calling 1300 788 028 or online via www.kidspromotions.com.au

The Cooinda Family Centre will be hosting its third

For your chance to WIN one of three

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double passes, simply go to our website and tell us how many years Play School has been entertaining Australian kids?

INGHAM Festival

Port Douglas Carnivale’s annual celebration of Tropical North Australia is back next month. Held over two weekends it is packed with several great events from the glamorous Sheraton Mirage Longest Lunch to family favourites, the Macrossan Street Parade and Four Mile Beach Day.

Townsville Civic Theatre 6-7 May

Saturday 18 May

Port Douglas 17-26 May Kicking off the second weekend of food

Welcome to Bowen Family Expo for new families

events will be Palates of Port on Friday, 25

who have moved to the area in the last year. This

May followed by, A Taste of Paradise on the

is a great opportunity to showcase your business

Saturday, where you can hear celebrity chefs

or service to residents of the Bowen region either

including Ben O’Donohue share tips of the

by having an information stall at the event or by

trade with cooking demonstrations.

contributing brochures, business cards, vouchers

Darryl Braithwaite will also be headlining the outdoor music festival. To check out the

or discounts for the free sample bags given out to visitors.

full program of events – culture, sports, arts,

For more info contact the Cooinda Family Centre

entertainment and cuisine – and book your

by email admin@cooindafc.org.au or by calling

tickets online, go to www.carnivale.com.au

4786 3866 (Office hours Mon–Wed, 9am-2.30pm).

Saturday 20 April This month’s inaugural Pub with No Beer Festival is a great opportunity to visit Ingham and help the

A beloved witch and her animal friends are

musical adaptation of Room on the Broom

community by spending some much-needed tourist

flying into Townsville next month when the

brings together physical theatre, music and

dollars. The festival will see the historical re-enactment

iconic children’s book Room on the Broom

beautiful puppetry to tell this much loved

of an American convoy of servicemen, horseback riders

comes to life on stage at the Civic Theatre.

story about friendship, working together

and Tiger Moths and marks the 70th anniversary of

and sharing.

that event during the Second World War. The festival is

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved characters come to life in this

Suitable for children aged 3-8 years. Dates: 6

production, which has received critical

May (6.30pm) and 7 May (9.30am). Book via

acclaim around the world. Following on

The Ticket Shop.

from the huge success of The Gruffalo, this

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named after the hotel in the town centre that was the inspiration behind Slim Dusty’s number one hit song of the same name. There will also be period motor vehicles, street buskers, pipe bands and live country and western music. www.pakmag.com.au

Show &Tell

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Children’s Books

The latest news, products and tips in the world of families and kids Get to know...

Julia Donaldson has written over 150 children’s books. Our top picks are: [1] The Gruffalo [2] Gruffalo’s Child [3] Room on a Broom [4] The Snail & the Whale [5] Zog

As the Townsville Volunteer Co-ordinator for The Pyjama Foundation, Julie-Ann Douglas places volunteer readers, called Pyjama Angels, with children in foster care in a bid to inspire a love of learning and improve literacy and numeracy. She is also mum to two teenage boys. [1] What did you want to be when you

dream to swim in a giant vat of chocolate

grew up? I had always wanted to be a

(mmm)

nurse. It’s a great career, you can work in lots of different areas of interest, with many different kinds of people anywhere in the world. [2] Who’s pictures used to hang on your bedroom wall? Abba and Sherbert (how embarrassing)

you? Hopefully they would say I am reliable and honest [6] How did you get involved in the Pyjama Foundation? I became a volunteer Pyjama Angel at the end of 2009, and took on the role of Townsville Coordinator in March 2010. Kids in care have

definitely can’t live without chocolate

very poor literacy and numeracy skills and

(specifically Cadbury). I hope I never

it is such a simple thing to visit them for an

become diabetic or get migraines!

hour a week to engage them in learning

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[5] How would your friends describe

[3] What can’t you live without? I

[4] Tell us something most people

Blu-Ray Ninja!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was a box office smash when it was first released in 1990 and it remains a cult classic so many fans will be happy to see the original film on Blu-Ray for the first time (RRP $29.95). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is rated PG and is available at JB HIFI and Big W. For your chance to win a copy go

activities, and to mentor them. It is such a small act on our part, but it makes a large impact in their life.

WIN

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Show &Tell

My Business

Got something to share or shout about? Email us at elaine@pakmag.com.au

Smart Charts Bec Cooke’s creativity took her from making pretty little things for her daughter to the owner of thriving online business, Charlie Bloome. She is also the proud mum of two young children (Emelia 5 and Oliver 3).

The NEW Elfie Love range of goal charts are now being exclusively sold at Target. The range has been specifically designed for Target and it is about promoting goals that depict good habits at school, home and in the playground. The Smart Chart range comes with 180 re-useable stickers. For more information go to www.elfielove.com

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I love creating pretty things. After I

Charlie Bloom is predominantly an

had my daughter I started making things

online business. It is flexible around my

for her like upcycled handbags, hair

family but I also find its harder work than a

accessories and wall art. Other people

normal 9-5 job because I’m often working

began asking me if I would also make them

until 2am. However, I’m pleased to say that

things for them and that’s when my first

since I took over the business a year ago

business Pretty Lil Treasures was born.

our cloth nappy sales have tripled.

I purchased online business Charlie

I try out and test all of our products on

Bloom about a year ago. I started as one

my own kids. I wouldn’t sell anything I

of their customers and then became one

hadn’t tried myself and I would encourage

of their stockists. By the time the owners

other mums who are thinking of starting

wanted to sell I had become their biggest

an online business to do the same thing.

stockist in Australia so they approached me and I took the opportunity to buy it off them.

To find out more about Charlie Bloom’s quality kindy sheets or cloth nappy products go to www.charliebloome.com.au

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Couple

ome relationship experts suggest that

seem to appear out of nowhere and be a shock

divorce rates from women in their

to one of the partners if he/she has believed that

40s and 50s are increasing more than

everything is honky-dory.

any other demographic group. While some

Time

women are only just starting their families in their early 40s, others have been married for a number of years, and have become increasingly

Story thanks to Elaine George

disillusioned with their marriage. Rather than disrupt schooling, they are waiting until their children finish school before flying the coop. This phenomenon may also be due to many women feeling trapped when their children are younger – financially and domestically – yet when the children finish school they find they are

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free to move on thanks to less demands at home and a full return to their former career. The statistics on all relationships are relatively sobering. According to Harville Hendrix in the US, only 25% of all couples successfully transcend and negotiate what he has defined as the ‘power struggle’ into a close, deep, emotionally and

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physically intimate marriage. So what about the remaining 75% of couples? According to Hendrix, 25% fight like cat and dogs, 25% live parallel lives and the other 25% separate or divorce. The 25% of couples who tend to live parallel lives – often referred to as ‘passing ships in the night’, are at greatest danger of growing apart as the years roll by when children are at school. Conflict can build insidiously and is often under the radar. These families appear organised, efficient and harmonious from the outside despite a growing gulf between the couple. Some of these couples function very effectively on all levels – including sex. In fact sex can be used as a substitute for emotional intimacy and this is why divorce can

Unfortunately for some couples resentment can build gradually over the years until one partner either erupts like a volcano and/or finds another mate, and often the other partner is left totally stunned, unaware of the other’s discontent that precipitated the split. I have seen various couples become exasperated because they crave closeness with their partner, yet are unwilling to plan time accordingly. I have also seen couples where one person inadvertently sabotages any opportunity for them to have time together, particularly on weekends. As boring as it sounds we do need to plan and schedule intimate time together as parents. Emotional intimacy is paramount but it requires constant nurturing and time. It is not a quick fix. Time needs to be scheduled and set aside, and ideally all couples need time away from the chaos of children and other activities at least once a year. If couples lose their time to be emotionally intimate, the fabric of their connection wears thin and eventually tears. Most of us realise that we need to water and nurture plants but we also need to do this with our partners. Complacency is lethal. Divorce can be extremely intimidating and has a devastating effect on children even when they’ve finished school. Couple time is perhaps the biggest safeguard of all against divorce at any stage in your marriage. Edited extract printed with permission thanks to www.itsmyhealth.com.au

Importance of couple time Nurturing and safeguarding your marriage is one of the best things you can do for your family. Here are some ways to maintain the sizzle: [1] Commit to scheduling regular non-kids time together

The Year 12 divorce phenomenon, also known as the HSC itch, is very real, according to sexologist Elaine George, with an increasing number of divorces occurring once that final exam is over. 8

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[2] Make time for each other every day, even if it’s only 5 or 10 minutes [3] Remember to compliment and thank each other. Little kindnesses go along way. [4] Don’t allow the kids to absorb all the cuddles, save some for yourselves [5] Make sure you both have adequate me-time because this also helps rejuvenate your relationship [6] Do something unexpected! www.pakmag.com.au

Kids

issues Story thanks to Amanda Cranston

Nature Back to

This lack of free play outdoors has been labelled

Nature

Deficit Disorder

the Nature Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv, the American author of Last Child in the Woods. While it is not a legally recognised medical condition, there is enough research and medical opinion to support his theory that outdoor play is essential to mental wellbeing, physical health and overall state of mind. Richard’s book suggests today’s generation of children are missing out on the pleasures of a free-range childhood like riding their bikes in the woods, camping in the backyard, climbing trees, collecting bugs, picking flowers, playing in piles

It seems kids today are losing touch with nature and instead of exploring the outdoors they are spending endless hours playing with technological gadgets and being booked up with extra-curricular activities.

of leaves and all the other joys of outdoor play. He says as a result children are now dealing with obesity, attention-deficit disorder, depression and a host of other illnesses. Too much time watching television, playing video games, sitting in front of the computer, talking and texting on the telephone and communicating via social networking sites is making kids of all ages lose touch with the environment and their sense of the world around them. They need to be exposed to nature to appreciate it, to heighten their senses and stimulate their mind. And while many kids enjoy after school activities like sport, music and drama, too many scheduled activities can actually be detrimental and cause a range of anxiety-related disorders, depression and stress.

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So why are kids playing less outdoors? Many parents are overprotective whether it’s because of stranger danger or being fearful about their children hurting themselves, not to mention the parents who don’t want their kids to get dirty. Then there is the over-scheduling of extra-curricular activities which leaves kids no free time for spontaneous, unstructured play. For many, smaller backyards and a lack of local parks and playground facilities in some areas means many kids have less of an opportunity to explore and enjoy the outdoors. And the ‘look but don’t touch’ message discourages kids from exploring. Childhood was very different for our generation. We spent our summer holidays riding our bikes, climbing trees, jumping on the trampoline (no protective netting back in those days), playing hide and seek with the kids down the road and only coming home in time for dinner. While technology is important, we also need to let our kids just be kids and encourage them to play outside, get dirty, go on adventures and scrape a knee or two. Budding scientists, mathematicians and artists are all initially inspired by nature in all its beauty so our children have much to lose by becoming disconnected with nature. www.pakmag.com.au

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Women Finance

The latest news and tips in the world of women, families and finance

News QCCU

Health

Insurance Time to review your policy? For health insurance policyholders 1 April is an

Money = Happiness?

unwelcome day because it’s when most will start

by Fiona Thorogood

paying more for their health insurance. Increases in the cost of goods and services each year push up the price of hospital and medical procedures. This adds to the costs passed on to health funds and subsequently increased health insurance premiums. For savvy consumers though, this is a reminder to review your existing policy and see whether you can get a better deal elsewhere. This year, Queensland Country Health Fund has been working hard to improve its benefits and minimise premium increases. Their premium increases have been less than the industry average for eight years and this year they’ve increased dental benefits payable on crowns and also improved what policyholders get back for dietician and occupational therapy visits.

Success and happiness are becoming more and more synonymous with wealth and money despite the fact that numerous research studies have confirmed that ‘money really doesn’t buy you happiness’. Money itself does not necessarily guarantee

self worth. They don’t have any sense of it

happiness. Researchers have shown that

contributing to a sense of greater good and

some people are happy being rich while

it therefore has little meaning.

others are not and there are important differences between the two.

to answer the question “what’s important to

People who are rich and happy see money

me?” But answering this question honestly

as a means to an end. They see it as a tool

will provide greater insight into your own

or vehicle that enables them to achieve

personal values, goals and aspirations. It is an

personal goals that are in alignment with

intensely personal thing to define, measure

their personal values. They use money to

and balance your personal goals and money,

create something worthwhile in their lives.

but once you’ve worked it out, the happiness

The Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says many Australians are tricked every year into various types of scams. These include advance fee frauds that originated in Nigeria (“give us your bank details and we promise to pay you a share of some money”), pyramid schemes, fake lotteries and phishing emails that are made to sound like your bank. To check the legitimacy of offers: • Ask them for their name, the company name, who owns the company and what their address is.

part will likely take care of itself.

• Do your own checks (be aware that they may set up a credible looking website)

see money as an end in itself. They pursue

Gail Glasby is a Financial Planner at ipac

• Never give out any of your personal info.

wealth for the sake of having money, they

north queensland. She can be contacted

use it to define how successful they are

on 4772 2200 for more information, or visit

• Remember that if it’s too good to be true, it probably is.

and it is how they derive their sense of

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By contrast people who are unhappily rich

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Many people avoid or just don’t make time

Avoiding Scams

These articles contain general financial advice only and do not take into consideration your personal circumstances. Before acquiring a product, suitability should be determined after reading the relevant product disclosure statement.

The ACCC’s website has more info about current scams and ASIC has a list of companies to avoid dealing with on it’s website. www.pakmag.com.au 13

Health pak

Geographic Tongue

news

Painful Hands By Cassandra Webb

Geographic tongue occurs in about 3% of people. You will be relieved to know that despite the ‘maplike’ appearance the pattern is harmless and benign and is not associated with any infection or cancer. By Dr. Julia Driscoll The pattern occurs when there is a loss of the tiny finger like projections called papillae causing the tongue to appear irregularly flattened. These areas may change daily and geographic tongue may persist for over a month. While no direct links can be found but it seems more likely to occur at times of illness

or stress, after eating hot foods or at times of hormonal surges. There seems a connection with some psoriasis sufferers. It is sometimes sore and certain spicy foods, oranges, alcohol, cigarette smoke and regular toothpaste may all exacerbate it. Generally no treatment is required. Patience and in some cases an anti histamine gel and zinc lozenges may be useful.

d Until now, only girls were vaccinate d linke tly direc is against HPV, a virus that to cervical cancer. Domain Central 103 Duckworth St, Garbutt hsw.com.au

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“By protecting boys we are protecting those girls who weren’t vaccinated properly, and also protecting boys th from some pretty nasty cancers,” Heal Minister Tanya Plibersek said.

Symptoms include burning pain in the hands, pins and needles (particularly at night), and difficulty making a fist. If the symptoms progress you can get pain up the forearm, and your hands can become clumsy and weak. Symptoms usually affect both hands and can appear at any time, but they’re more likely to begin or worsen after the first four months as fluid retention increases.

Managing Symptoms: • If your sleep is being affected, try and keep your wrists straight. A wrist splint can help. • Wear compression gloves to control the swelling and provide pain relief. • Avoid any positions or activities that make your symptoms worse. These often include repetitive or sustained gripping tasks, or typing.

Boys Get the Jab In a world first, school boys in d Australia are now being vaccinate s aviru llom papi an hum the against s (HPV) in a bid to protect all teenager s. wart tal geni and er from canc

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition caused by the fluid retention and swelling common in pregnancy. The carpal tunnel is a small passage in the wrist where nerves and tendons pass from your arm into your hand and fingers. During pregnancy hormones cause fluid retention and a softening in the ligament that forms the roof of the tunnel. When this happens the nerve running through the tunnel may become squashed.

Ms Plibersek said more than 280,000

asil® boys will be eligible for the free Gard ated vaccine this year, which is estim to prevent a quarter of new HPV infections. Since the HPV vaccination been program started in 2007 there has in tions a reduction in HPV-related infec ence young women and a reduced incid of genital warts in males and females. preThere has also been a reduction in en. cancerous lesions in young wom

• Try heat packs or ice packs. They can be useful for pain relief but one often works better than the other so try both. Use ice packs for 10 minutes, but leave a heat pack on for 20 minutes (not too hot). • See a health professional to prescribe appropriate gentle exercises. The good news is the symptoms usually go away gradually after you give birth. Most women have no on-going symptoms after a couple of weeks but if you have on-going pain consult your GP or hand therapist. Cassandra Webb is an Occupational Therapist at Helping Hands Occupational Therapy. www.pakmag.com.au

Nutrition pak

Product news

Iodine

By Rebecca McKenna

Be Natural

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Iodine: Is it affecting school performance? The question about whether our children are getting enough iodine in their diets has been a hot topic recently. Some have suggested that a lack of iodine is one of the reasons why Australian school children are not performing as well academically as their international peers. Realistically it is probably not poor iodine’s fault but it is a good idea to check that our children are getting enough nutrients.

What is iodine? Iodine is an essential nutrient, which means that the body can’t produce iodine itself so we need to obtain it from food. A lack of iodine can lead to mental impairment and stunted growth in children. Deficiency can start before birth so pregnant mums should also make sure they are getting sufficient iodine.

Where can we get iodine? The majority of people used to consume their iodine through iodised salt, which was a great idea until we discovered people were

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consuming too much salt and we moved towards low salt diets. Luckily for us a food boffin thought “why don’t we put iodised salt in bread”? so now we have access to iodine fortified bread, which is a great way to increase your iodine intake. Other sources of iodine are dairy products, seafood, eggs and veggies that have been grown in iodine rich soil.

How much iodine do we need? The recommended daily intakes of iodine are: 1-8 years of age = 90μg 9-13 years of age = 120μg 14-18 years of age = 150μg

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Following on from their Trail Bars, Be Natural have just brought out their wholegrain Lunch Box Bars. They come in two flavours, Amazing Apple or Bouncing Berry. These bars are low calorie, low fat, low sugar and low sodium – sounds tasteless doesn’t? However you’ll be surprised at how good they taste. These are a great addition to your kids lunchboxes because they’re both healthy and tasty.

Pregnant women = 220μg Breastfeeding women = 270μg If you are concerned that you or your child may be lacking in iodine, make an appointment to see an Accredited Practicing Dietitian to discuss foods or possible supplementation.

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with TROY WILLIAMS

pantry parents Moroccan Lamb Shanks

For sweet treats that taste as good as they look Every morning the premises at Sweeter than Sugar are filled with the yummy smell of freshly baked cupcakes and brewed coffee. Their shelves are filled with eight to ten different flavoured cupcakes from their huge list of 80 scrumptious recipes, each one topped with swirls of buttercream.

• • • • • • • • • • • •

kitchen kids Hot Cross Muffins

Recipe thanks to: Renae Smith

1 1/2 tbs olive oil 4 French-trimmed lamb shanks 2 red onions, sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbs Middle Eastern spice mix 425g can crushed tomatoes 1 cup beef stock 400g can chickpeas 80g baby spinach leaves 4 cups chicken stock 1 cup polenta 30g butter

THE GOOD GUYS

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Recipe thanks to: Lauren Barter

135g dried cranberries 1 cup currants 2 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 2/3 cup sunflower oil 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 200g caster sugar (plus a little extra) 80g icing sugar 1 tsp lemon juice

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Method Preheat oven to 170°C. Heat 1 tbs oil in a frying pan and add lamb shanks. Cook, turning, for 5 mins or until browned. Transfer to a casserole dish. Reduce heat, add onion, garlic, spice mix and remaining oil to frying pan. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 mins. Add tomatoes and beef stock. Bring to the boil. Pour over lamb. Cover dish. Place in oven. Cook for 1 1/2 hours. Stir in chickpeas. Cover and cook for a further 25 mins. Remove from oven. Stir through spinach. Bring chicken stock to the boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat and add polenta in a thin, steady stream, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring, for 10 to 15 mins or until mixture comes to the boil. Remove from heat. Stir in butter. Spoon polenta onto plates. Top with lamb shanks. Spoon over sauce. Serve.

Method Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease a muffin tray, line with paper cases. Soak dried fruit in boiling water to cover for 10 minutes. Drain well, then pat dry. Sift flour, soda and spices into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs and sugar until combined. Add to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Gently stir in the fruit. Divide the mixture among muffin cases, then bake for 20-25 mins until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Place the extra 2 tbs sugar in a pan with 2 tbs water and simmer over low heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Brush the glaze over the muffins. Sift icing sugar into a bowl. Add lemon juice and just enough hot water to make a thick, pipable icing. Use a piping bag or drizzle from a spoon to draw a cross on each muffin, then serve.

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Check out the latest family entertainment & events guide

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April 2013 entertainment & events DATE

VENUE

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

TIME

FOR MORE INFO

1/04/13

National

Change your smoke alarm battery

2/04/13

Pinnacles Gallery

Art-Box - art acttivities for Under 5's

10:00 AM

4773 8871

2/04/13

Railway Estate Community Centre

Townsville Toy Library

9:30 AM

4751 3353

2/04/13

The Cultural Centre Townsville

School Holiday Workshop - Lino Printing

3/04/13

IMPS Building Kirwan Health Campus Australian Breastfeeding Association - BLISS Morning

10:30 AM

4772 7679

9:00 AM

4775 6984

COST Donation

Cost

Open every day during Easter school holidays Sat 30 March to Sun 14 April. Closed Good Friday. Also open Anzac Day 25 April.

4/04/13

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10:00 AM

4775 7555

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10:30 AM

4772 7679

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10:30 AM

4772 7679

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Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

5/04/13

The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

4775 7555

6/04/13

Sita Retreat, North Shore

GRAND Opening Display Village!

10:00 AM

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6/04/13

Railway Estate Community Centre

Townsville Toy Library

9:30 AM

4751 3353

6/04/13

NQ Farmers Market

Town Square, Main Street, North Shore

6:00 AM

www.facebook.com/northshorenq Free

6/04/13

Capoeira Hall - Fleming Street

Come and Try For Free (Kids 6 to 14yrs)

9:30 AM

www.capoeiraschool.com.au

Free

6/04/13

Townsville Civic Theatre

The Wiggles - Taking Off

1:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

6/04/13

Townsville Civic Theatre

The Wiggles - Taking Off

4:30 PM

4727 9797

Cost

7/04/13

Yoga Health - Currajong

Family Yoga

3:00 PM

www.sundalah.com.au

Cost

7/04/13

Townsville Civic Theatre

The Wiggles - Taking Off

11:00 AM

4727 9797

Cost

8/04/13

The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

8/04/13

Capoeira Hall - Fleming Street

Come and Try For Free (Adults 15yrs +)

6:30 PM

www.capoeiraschool.com.au

Free

8/04/13

North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Crazy Eggs 5-12 years

9:00 AM

0414 647 709

Cost

8/04/13

North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Wish Boxes 5-12 years

11:00 AM

0414 647 709

Cost

8/04/13

North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Rainbow Clocks 5-12 years

1:30 PM

0414 647 709

Cost

8/04/13

North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Mixed Media Abstaction 13-17 years 3:30 PM

0414 647 709

Cost

8/04/13

La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

SSchool Holiday Program - The Magic Forest

4773 6377

Cost

9:00 AM

8/04/13

La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program -Circus Circuit

9:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

8/04/13

La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program -Just for Grubs

9:00 AM

4773 6377

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La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program -Slapstick Clowning

11:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

8/04/13

La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program --Just for Grubs

11:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

8/04/13

Castletown Shoppingworld

School Holiday Emtertainment -Melville's Farm till 14th April

10:00 AM

4772 1699

9/04/13

La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - -Kick Box Painting

9:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

9/04/13

La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program --Poi Making & Manipulation

9:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

9/04/13

La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - -Dance

9:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

9/04/13

La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - Skipping

9:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

9/04/13

La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - -Dance

11:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

9/04/13

La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - Chalk Mural City

11:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

9/04/13

La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - Skipping

11:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

9/04/13

La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - Poi Making & Manipulation

11:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

9/04/13

The Women's Centre

Craft group

1:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

9/04/13

The Cultural Centre Townsville

School Holiday Workshop - Make an Echidna

10:30 AM

4772 7679

Cost

9/04/13

North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Rainbow butterflys 5-12 years

9:00 AM

0414 647 709

Cost

9/04/13

North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Mono Trees 5-12 years

11:00 AM

0414 647 709

Cost

9/04/13

North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Watercolour World 5-12 years

1:30 PM

0414 647 709

Cost

9/04/13

North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Bamboo Candles 13-17 years

3:30 PM

0414 647 709

Cost

10/04/13 The Women's Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

10/04/13 The Cultural Centre Townsville

School Holiday Workshop - Palm Frond Weaving

10:30 AM

4772 7679

Cost

10/04/13 North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Mosaic Me 5-12 years

9:00 AM

0414 647 709

Cost

10/04/13 North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Re-Cre8te Me 5-12 years

11:00 AM

0414 647 709

Cost

10/04/13 North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Mondala Mosaics 5-12 years

1:30 PM

0414 647 709

Cost

10/04/13 North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Mondala Mosaics 13-17 years

3:30 PM

0414 647 709

Cost

10/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - Bubble Trouble

9:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

10/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - Party Games

9:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

10/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - Circus Circuit

9:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

10/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - Make It Up

11:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

10/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - Pirate Party Props

11:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

10/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - Circus Circuit

11:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

10:00 AM

4775 7555

Free

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Balancing Life workshop

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Community Open night- Discussing the Kinder Pilot Program

11/04/13 The Cultural Centre Townsville

School Holiday Workshop - Boomerang Throwing

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pink = family

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ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Lovely Lanterns 5-12 years

TIME 9:00 AM

FOR MORE INFO 0414 647 709

COST Cost

11/04/13 North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Fabulous Felting 5-12 years

11:00 AM

0414 647 709

Cost

11/04/13 North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Re-Cre8tiv Bouqets 5-12 years

1:30 PM

0414 647 709

Cost

11/04/13 North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Re-Cre8tiv Bouqets 13-17 years

3:30 PM

0414 647 709

Cost

11/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program -Squishy Creatures

9:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

11/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - Tumbling & Trampolining

9:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

11/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program -Poetry in Motion

9:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

11/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program --Tumbling & Trampolining

11:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

11/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - Creepy Crawlies

11:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost Cost

11/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - Mix It Mash It Scripts

11:00 AM

4773 6377

12/04/13 Oonoonba Community Centre

Friends of the Birth Centre - Morning Tea and Playgroup

9:30 AM

townsville@fbc.org.au

12/04/13 The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

4775 7555

Free

12/04/13 North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Foam Prints 5-12 years

9:00 AM

0414 647 709

Cost

12/04/13 North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Ink Pink 5-12 years

11:00 AM

0414 647 709

Cost

12/04/13 North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Mixed Media Magic 5-12 years

1:30 PM

0414 647 709

Cost

12/04/13 North Townsville Community Hub

Re-Cre8Tiv Kids Art Workshops - Felting 13-17 years

3:30 PM

0414 647 709

Cost

12/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program - Balloon Painting

9:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

12/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program -Dance

9:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

12/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program -Stilting

9:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

12/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program -Dance

11:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost

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School Holiday Program -Broken Bones

11:00 AM

4773 6377

Cost Cost

12/04/13 La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre

School Holiday Program -Stilting

11:00 AM

4773 6377

13/04/13 NQ Farmers Market

Town Square, Main Street, North Shore

6:00 AM

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14/04/13 Museum of Tropical Queensland

Pakclub - "Night at the Museum! "

3:00 PM

15/04/13 52 Palm Drive Deeragun

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

Free 0407 925 574

$3 Free

15/04/13 The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

16/04/13 Railway Estate Community Centre

Townsville Toy Library

9:30 AM

4751 3353

16/04/13 The Women's Centre

Craft group

1:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

16/04/13 Saunders Beach Community Hall

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

9:00 AM

4775 6984

17/04/13 IMPS Building Kirwan Health Campus Australian Breastfeeding Association - Life with a Toddler and New Baby

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what’s on pink = family

green = kids

blue = adults

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ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

TIME 9:30 AM

FOR MORE INFO 0407 925 574

COST $3

17/04/13 The Women's Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

18/04/13 The Women's Centre

Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

4775 7555

Free

18/04/13 Rollingstone Community Hall

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

19/04/13 The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

4775 7555

Free

20/04/13 Railway Estate Community Centre

Townsville Toy Library

9:30 AM

4751 3353

20/04/13 NQ Farmers Market

Town Square, Main Street, North Shore

6:00 AM

www.facebook.com/northshorenq Free

22/04/13 52 Palm Drive Deeragun

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

22/04/13 The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

23/04/13 The Women's Centre

Craft group

1:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

23/04/13 Saunders Beach Community Hall

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

24/04/13 52 Palm Drive Deeragun

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

24/04/13 The Women's Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

25/04/13 The Women's Centre

Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

4775 7555

Free

25/04/13 National

Anzac Day

25/04/13 Rollingstone Community Hall

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

26/04/13 Mt. Louisa House of Praise

Mothers of Preschoolers - MOPS

9:30 AM

0411 056 483

$8 Free

26/04/13 The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

4775 7555

27/04/13 NQ Farmers Market

Town Square, Main Street, North Shore

6:00 AM

www.facebook.com/northshorenq Free

27/04/13 Capoeira Hall - Fleming Street

6 Week Toddler Capoeira Classes (2 to 5yrs)

8:00 AM

www.capoeiraschool.com.au

Cost

27/04/13 Western Suburbs Cricket Club

Bogan Bingo Fundraiser

7:00 PM

0409 064 839

Cost

29/04/13 52 Palm Drive Deeragun

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

29/04/13 The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

30/04/13 The Women's Centre

Craft group

1:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

30/04/13 Saunders Beach Community Hall

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

30/04/13 Capoeira Hall - Fleming Street

Capoeira Bootcamp (Adults 15yrs +)

6:45 AM

www.capoeiraschool.com.au

Cost

30/04/13 Capoeira Hall - Fleming Street

6 Week Toddler Capoeira Classes (2 to 5yrs)

8:00 AM

www.capoeiraschool.com.au

Cost

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SUNDAY MARKETS – CASTLE HILL PCYC THURINGOWA COMMUNITY MARKETS 8am-1pm 1st Sunday of each month HORSESHOE BAY MARKETS (MAGGIE ISLAND) 9.30am-1.30pm last Sun of every month at Horseshoe Bay Foreshore CHARTERS TOWERS SHOWGROUND MARKETS 7.30am-11.30am 2nd Sun every month CHARTERS TOWERS STOCK EXCHANGE MARKETS 8am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month on Mosman Street

INGHAM MARKETS 3rd Sun every month at Rotary Park AYR MARKETS 8.30am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month at Plantation Park FARMERS MARKET 6am-12.00 noon 2nd & 4th Sat of the month at North Shore Town Centre SATURDAY NIGHT MARKETS Every Saturday from 2-9pm at 87 Ingham Road, West End (opposite Showgrounds) 1st market kicks off on the 10th November

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Baby Pak

Terror in

the Night

hile it sounds like the bogeyman

nightmares are more likely to happen during

under the bed, night terrors is

the later part of the sleep.

actually a state of sleep where

a child becomes very agitated and may cry, scream, whimper and thrash about in their bed. They are caused by partial awakenings from non-REM sleep and occur in almost 15% of children from four to six years. They can appear in babies as young as nine months and

thrashing to subside, ensuring they cannot harm themselves, and gently guide the child back to the bed.

through to adulthood.

seem prolonged or violent, seek professional

occur during REM sleep.

advice as there may be an underlying medical condition such as sleep apnoea. If night terrors are occurring along with other sleeping difficulties, or breathing problems such as

When a child has a night terror, it usually starts

snoring, your child also may benefit from an

with a blood-curdling scream. They will be

ear, nose and throat assessment.

very sweaty and their breathing will be fast. They remain partially asleep, even if their body looks awake, their eyes may be open and facial expressions are emotional. It’s almost as if they are stuck between being awake and being asleep. They may even get out of bed and run around the house as if someone is chasing

Children who go to bed agitated or overtired are more likely to suffer these sleep disturbances, so make sure your child gets plenty of sleep, including naps if required, and keep a regular bedtime routine that involves calming activities such as reading.

them. Because they are still in a state of sleep,

Fevers will make night terrors worse, so keep

they are inconsolable and will not respond to

fevers down as much as possible. Some

attempts to soothe and comfort them, and may

suggest that altering your child’s sleep pattern

push you away or fail to recognise you.

by gently waking them 15 minutes before a

Night terrors can last from a few minutes to 40 minutes but they do not harm your child. Most

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and disorientated. Wait for the physical

If you remain concerned, or the night terrors

child is woken while having a bad dream which

avoid waking them as they will be confused

there are rare cases where night terrors occur

Nightmares, on the other hand, are when your

It’s frightening to see a child experience night terrors, but they can be prevented, writes Shannon du Plessis

When a child has a night terror, it is best to

typical episode starts will help prevent terrors occurring.

children do not remember experiencing a night

It’s best not to talk about night terrors with

terror, whereas they may recall nightmares.

your children as they probably don’t remember

Another distinct difference is that night terrors

them and talking about it may make them, and

usually occur one or two hours after the child

their siblings, upset and anxious about going

falls asleep (sometimes more than once), while

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School’s Out Hop into the Easter School Holidays

programmes & Classes [1] Cultural Centre Townsville

[4] Kirwan Aquatic Centre

• Lino printing (8-12 years) – 2 April (10.30am

A Swimming Intensive Program with lessons on

[9] CSIRO Double Helix Science Events

12noon). Cost: $20 inc. light snack.

five consecutive days costs $45. Dates: 8-12 April.

• Colourful chromatography:

• Creation story telling:

The school holiday program also runs 8-12 April

8 April (10am & 12.30pm)

3 April (10.30am-12noon). Cost: $10. • Aboriginal dance workshop:

• The Secret Life of Chocolat: 10 April (10am & 12.30pm)

[5] Reef HQ

• Make an echidna:

Free school holiday activities with entry available

9 April (10.30am-12noon). Cost: $20.

(10am-2pm daily). For more info call 4750 0800

Cost: $12 members, $15 non-members. Children

• Palm frond weaving:

or go to www.reefhq.com.au

under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.

10 April (10.30am-12noon). Cost: $14.

[6] Museum of Tropical Qld

11 April (10.30am-12noon). Cost: $10. Bookings essential. Call Claudinia on 4772 7679.

[2] Spoon Lickers

• The Magic of Colour: 12 April (10am & 12.30pm)

Bookings essential. Go to www.trybooking.com

Check out the creepy crawlies on display until

[10] La Luna Arts

14 April as well as the schedule of craft, games

32 workshops will be presented during the

and activities. For more info call Stephen on

second week of the holidays, 8-12 April with

4726 0600 or go to www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

two sessions daily 9am-10.30am and 11am12.30pm. Try physical skills such as slapstick

Old Courthouse Theatre

[7] Kingpin Bowling

• Hula-hoop making:

All-Action School Holiday passes allow 3 games

improvisation, skipping or visual art like kick box

2 & 9 April (10.30am-1pm). Cost: $20.

of bowling, laser skirmish or an arcade game time

painting, chalk mural cities, pirate party props

card. Cost: $24. For more info call 13 2695 or visit

or squishy creatures. Cost: $15. Discounts for

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booking four or ten. Call 4773 6377 to book.

[8] TMT Deportment & Etiquette Academy

[11] Re-cre&tiv

[3] Capoeira Brasil

Marvellous Manners courses for 5-9 year olds.

year olds and 13-17 year olds. Cost: $10 ($18 for

Date: 3 April (9.30am-11.30am). Venue: Arcadian

teens). Venue: North Townsville Community

Go along and try Capoeira for free. There will be

SLSC. They are also running two workshops for

Hub. Call Sandra on 0414 647 709 for more

a trial class for kids aged 6-14 years on 6 April

teens to develop self confidence and prepare for

information and to book.

(9.30am). Call 4773 6877 or 0416 100 377 for

interview success. Call Trisha on 0438 421 741 or

more information.

email trisha.telford@iinet.net.au

• Traditional cultural dance workshops: 4 & 11 April (10.30am-12.30pm). Cost: $10. Bookings essential. For more info call Jacqueline on 0466 711 985 or 4721 5433.

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4 April (10.30am-12noon). Cost: $10.

• Boomerang throwing:

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and costs $35 per day. Call 4723 3447 or go to

clowning, dance, tumbling, trampolining, stilting,

Four recycled art & craft classes per day for 5-12

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pakclub

fun for parents & kids FrEE

Holiday

Activity Story thanks to Steve Wilson

monthly Club

Night at the

MTQ T

• Come dressed as dinosaurs, creepy crawlies or anything ‘Night at the Museum’ themed and you could WIN a prize • Last day of creepy crawlies alive exhibition • Animals & insects thanks to Ranger Dan • Dinosaur Trail • Crafts with Launch into Learning • Loads of prizes, activities and fun for everyone

creepy

Crawlies

prizES to win • Lucky Door prize • One lucky person will spin the Good Guys Wheel of Fortune to WIN a prize worth up to $1000!

Sunday 14 april 3pm-5pm MuseuM of Tropical NorTh Qld

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Need something to do these holidays? MTQ’s popular Creepy Crawlies holiday program is back.

he Museum of Tropical Queensland’s Creepy Crawlies Alive school holiday program returns this Easter with lots of educational family fun. As always, the highlight is the display of live insects, spiders and reptiles from the North Queensland region that are rarely seen in everyday life. A packed programme of craft, led activities and events gives you plenty of reasons to keep coming back. Each year the museum’s insect display showcases some amazing creatures from giant cockroaches to Australian tarantulas. Some of them are wellcamouflaged so you can find yourself in front of a tank of giant stick insects and be astounded when you suddenly spot a dozen in front of your eyes. Ranger Dan of Hands on Wildlife will host a radical reptile display with floor talks and the opportunity to meet and touch his seriously slithery friends. Crafty kids will love the range of creative activities from plasticine bug making to filling a giant spider web with intricate paper insects (watch out for the spider!). Children aren’t the only ones to enjoy filling the insect highway with plasticine creations – parents are just as engaged by the opportunity to try their hand at sculpting a unique critter. For the littlest visitors the Bugsville play area has dress-ups, puzzles and games. In the first week of holidays, the museum will feature talks by Caitlin Henderson of Minibeasts Wildlife Kuranda on how to keep your own pet insects and Queensland Museum curator of entomology Chris Burwell will be on hand during the second week to share his amazing knowledge

of insects in a series of special presentations. The museum’s led activities for 5-12 year olds are always popular and bookings are required on (07) 4726 0600. The first week’s activity, Superheroes!, explores the senses and amazing abilities of insects. Insect Survivor in week two tests kids’ skills against insect challengers to see who can outwit, outplay and outlast the invertebrates. Beau the Butterfly, the museum’s friendly Ulysses butterfly mascot will be wandering the galleries looking for hugs daily – keep an eye out for the pursuing Professor Pinboard and his net! This year, the museum is unveiling another mascot – a roaming robotic recreation of a trilobite the size of a bin lid that’s sure to delight the kids. Visitors can suggest a name for the critter and go in the running for their very own (fortunately inanimate) trilobite replica to take home. These holidays are also your last opportunity to see the blockbuster Wildlife of Gondwana exhibition. It has been wowing crowds since December with its incredible skeletons of dinosaurs and megafauna from the ancient landmass so make sure you see it before it closes on 14 April. And there’s plenty more to keep your entertained at MTQ these holidays – from face painting to a photographic exhibit. To see a full schedule of activities go to www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au You can also come along to MTQ for our next PakClub 14 April (3-5pm). www.pakmag.com.au

Kids

Issues Story thanks to Jutta Dempsey

t doesn’t take a genius to work out that

On the other hand boys are busy developing

male and female brains are wired differently.

the right side of their brain, exploring their

Boys love video games and girls love

environment, taking physical risks and being

facebook and when you understand how their

action oriented. This has developmental

brains develop this makes absolute sense. These

consequences that are particularly noticeable

differences also mean that girls and boys require

as they start school. Boys have more difficulty

different approaches to discipline in order to be

settling into school – they seem not to listen,

effective.

have more difficulty in attending, they have less

The left side of the brain is responsible for logic, math, and analytical reasoning, details and overseeing the three R’s (reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic).

self control and slower language and fine motor skills. Added to this, the recent acceleration of curriculum has magnified these differences in brain development. Whereas once children could be working with clay, sand and playground

The right side of the brain governs emotions,

equipment to help them acclimatise to the school

intuition, insight, music comprehension,

environment, many children are now exposed to

perception, visual-spatial processing, not getting

visual/auditory learning at a much earlier age.

lost, and recognising familiar places.

Boys are five times more likely to be diagnosed

The healthy brain can switch from left hand to

with a “disorder” (including ADHD, Sensory

right hand as needed.

Integration, Oppositional Defiance) than girls.

As our children grow they are developing at different rates and so are their brains. If we keep this in mind as we are parenting, we can avoid

Bearing all this in mind it makes sense to find ways to discipline your children based on their brain development. When disciplining girls it is more effective to focus

many pitfalls.

on feelings and communication. You can use

Girls develop their verbal centres in the left side of the brain much more quickly than boys. This is why girls are able to use a wide variety of language and link these with feelings much earlier than boys. For this reason discipline methods such as praise and verbal reasoning will

longer sentences and more complex language. By contrast, the best approach with boys is to be practical, solve the problem and move to action. Stop aggressive behavior amongst boys by quickly giving them an alternative action to do.

work much better with girls than with boys. This

Here is a summary of how you can handle

also explains why as girls enter pre puberty, they

some typical behavior difficulties with

spend a lot of energy on communication and

younger children:

relationships.

Behaviour

The

Gender divide

Girl

Boy

“You will make him so happy if

“When you let her join in you

Sharing

you let him join your game”

will build it twice as fast”.

“You do not have to be upset,

“Sit down on the step and

Tantrum

tell me quietly and we will fix it

tell me what you need.”

so that you feel better”.

Boys and girls brains develop differently. To fully understand how to discipline children you need to be aware of this and customise your approach for each gender, particularly when they’re younger, writes Jutta Dempsey.

Whining

“You have a sad face on today.

“Please go and get your

What can you do to feel happy

new lego toy for me.”

right now?”

Hitting

“How would you feel if you were

“Hands to yourself and use your

treated in that way? What can

words.” …. Or if it has happened

you do to make it better?”

before, “time out”.

This will probably make a lot of sense to most parents but there is also an extra component to add to the mix – mums and dads brains also work differently. As you discipline your children you also need to be conscious of your own way of thinking,

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particularly as you discipline a child of the opposite sex.

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Why go Solar? solar Smart! by Amanda Cranston

With many people concerned about rising electricity costs and the need to reduce our carbon footprint, there are many benefits in choosing to go solar.

ast month the Queensland

only if they have their solar panels installed by

Competition Authority (QCA) held a

June this year. While the government is now only

workshop in Townsville to allow people

paying 8 cents for every kilowatt hour fed back

to have their say on the proposed power price

into the grid, it seems that the concerns about

rise - touted to be around 21% on household

energy costs still make going solar a viable choice.

electricity bills. Perhaps not surprisingly research by Infinity Solar shows that 69% of Townsville residents now believe electricity prices to be the most pressing energy issue facing Australia.

His first bill from Ergon Energy was zero and now they owe him money. “It was funny because the meter inspector knocked on our door to tell us

extra appeal. In fact by installing solar panels

our meter wasn’t working properly because it

you can reduce or even eliminate your electricity

said we hadn’t used any electricity. I told him

bill altogether, feeding electricity back into the

to look up on our roof at our solar panels and

main grid. At this point there are still ongoing

he was very sheepish,” Charles laughs. He says

government incentives available for installing

he did his research and shopped around for a

solar and the savings in the long run far outweigh

good system and already seeing the benefits.

any initial costs. Many people actually make

“Previously our electricity bill was around $580

money from the power their solar panels create

per quarter and now we are making more than

and then feed back into the grid. The government

double that and feeding it back into the grid.

subsidies available are determined by the size of

We don’t have to worry about turning on the air

the system being installed and the current value

conditioning, running the pool pump or an extra

of the STCs (Small Scale Technology Certificates),

fridge. On our five kilowatt system we are making

which are tradeable commodities allocated to

around 30 kilowatts a day.” Charles points out

each system at the time of installation.

though that while it is a bonus to make money

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home last year and says he couldn’t be happier.

In this current climate the idea of going solar has

Anybody who had their solar applications

Charles Stimson installed solar panels in his

back, the most important thing to him is that they are not affected by the rising electricity costs anymore and they are making a difference to the environment.

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